WHAT I'VE DONE & WHERE I'VE DONE IT

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Freelance Copywriter 

2008-Present 

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. Clients: The Home Depot, Kenmore, Husky, Gerber, Broan-NuTone, dormakaba, Cummins, Bastian, Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Simon Property Group, Caesars Palace, Indiana Ice, Butler University, Ascension Health, Indiana State Fair, Mission Point Health, CoreTrust, Klipsch, SportsTech HQ, Kyser Musical Instruments

 . Agencies: Caldwell VanRiper (CVR), Three Sixty Group, nogginwerks, Scofield Editorial, Hamilton Exhibits, Pirrello Digital Imaging

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UX Writer & Copywriter

KeyBank, 2022-2023

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. Lead copywriter and content strategist for high-visibility product initiatives like the creation of a robust API portal for digital developers

. Produced long-form, industry-specific articles on developments in digital payments

. Applied Design Thinking methodologies to create human-centered user experiences ​

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Senior Marketing Copywriter
Chicago Music Exchange, 2017-2021

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. Executed 880+ independent copy projects, including print, e-commerce, PR, blogging, video, direct mail, and staff communications    

. 50+ multi-channel social media posts weekly, doubling the average per post engagement from 3K to 6K in under one year​​

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Copywriter

Kohl's Department Stores, 2012-2013

. National and regional print, in-store signage and PAs, packaging, and direct mail copy

. Branding for internal and external campaigns, initiatives, and private labels

. Oversaw copy translation and implementation for multi-lingual presence

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LET'S FAST-FORWARD ...

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Editor - Xpatloop News Network, 2009

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Book Reviewer & Clerk - Big Hat Books, 2007-2008

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Assistant Music Director & Music Reviewer - Okayplayer, 2006-07

 

Assistant Creative Director & Copywriter - Frankey's Boutique,
2005-06​

 

A FEW MORE THINGS

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99.1 WQRT-LP Indianapolis - Producer & Host - Rich & Rare, 2018-2022

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Drummer, Percussionist & Songwriter - 1997-Present

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Indianapolis Monthly - Food & Drink Writer, 2010 

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Pixinfo - Editor-at-large, 2009 

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nogginwerks - Jingle Composer & Music Supervisor, 2008-09

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​WHERE I WENT

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New York University, '09
 

BA: English & American Literature
 

Minor: Creative Writing